
The Alder Hour is a podcast that explores the future of HR and Talent Acquisition through honest conversations with people driving change. Broadcast LIVE, we cover the bold ideas and real-world innovations shaping how companies attract, hire, and retain talent. While we don’t shy away from tough or awkward topics—like layoffs, AI ethics, and DEI backlash—our focus is on sharing practical insights,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyCareersBusiness | |||

On this episode of The Alder Hour, Matt and Rhona break down two of the most talked-about stories in talent and tech: the controversy around AI being used in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and a new report showing that while 70 percent of hiring managers ... more
Today on The Alder Hour, Matt and Rhona wind down your workday with a spirited mix of headlines, humor, and sharp takes on what’s shaping talent acquisition right now. In Points & Pints, they dig into two big stories redefining how organizations thin... more
In this episode of The Alder Hour, hosts Matt Alder and Rhona Barnett-Pierce dive into the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation. Their featured guest, Dr. Ali Raza, joins to share how his decade as a Professor of AI and Computing at... more
On this episode of The Alder Hour, Matt Alder and Rhona sit down with Sofia Whelan, a global HR transformation expert who’s spent over a decade helping some of the world’s largest organizations navigate the intersection of people, technology, and cha... more
What happens when HR, AI, and real-world leadership collide? In this episode of The Alder Hour, hosts Matt and Rhona sit down with Jamie Starner, a people and talent leader who’s mastered the art of connection, adaptability, and progress over perfect... more
In this episode of The Alder Hour, hosts Matt Alder and Rhona sit down with James Ellis, one of the most recognizable voices in employer branding. Together, they unpack why so many organizations still treat employer brand like “bovine makeup” — a sur... more
On this episode of The Alder Hour, Matt Alder and Rhona dive deep into the evolving world of work — from AI “workslop” and who’s accountable for it, to the rise of TikTok as the next big hiring channel.
Then, Matt sits down with Hadeel Al-tashi, Sen... more
In this episode, Matt and Mervyn dig into why so many workplace transformation efforts fall flat — even when the tech is great and the strategy seems sound. Drawing from real-world lessons at Accenture, our guest reveals the missing link: adoption. F... more
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